City Economists Doubt Markets' Bank Rate Forecast
Markets price in four or five Bank of England rises. Several City economists say that is too steep, with a smaller climb to 4.25% more likely.
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Government Opens £285m Good Growth Fund for Regional Mayors
Ministers have announced £285 million of Good Growth funding for local leaders in England, with mayors including Steve Rotheram of the Liverpool City Region backing the plan.
Storm Boelo Fells Trees and Cuts Power Across North West
Fallen trees, power cuts and cancelled events were reported from Lancashire to Merseyside as the storm crossed the region.
Pre-Pack Buy-Backs by Old Owners Fail Again More Often
A study of 2019 administrations in England and Wales finds that insolvent firms bought back by connected parties collapse again more often and repay creditors far less.
Welsh Trains and Ferries Disrupted After Back-to-Back Storms
Flooding and poor weather led to rail replacement buses and cancelled Irish Sea sailings in Wales on Sunday.
Record Cocaine Deaths Driven by Older Users, Data Shows
Sewage tests, treatment figures and police records point to established users taking more cocaine, more often, as deaths in England and Wales hit a record.
Isle of Man Biosphere Report Flags Seabirds and Sewage
A report on the island's first ten years as a UNESCO Biosphere lists recoveries and setbacks ahead of next summer's status review.
Sam Fender Scraps Front Standing Tickets on Stadium Tour
Sam Fender says he has had a front standing ticket category removed from his 2027 UK stadium tour after reported prices left him unhappy. General admission standing is now £85.
Zadie Smith: Inequality Makes Culture Clashes Feel Existential
At the Southbank Centre's London literature festival, Smith told Dua Lipa that the decline of the welfare system has deepened divisions.
Storm Boelo Cancels Belfast-Liverpool Ferry and Flights
Airports in Belfast and Dublin and several ferry routes were hit on Sunday, while tens of thousands of homes in Ireland had no power.
Devon Firms Say Employment Costs Are Holding Back Hiring
Business owners at a Plymouth show ask the chancellor to cut the cost of employing staff in Wednesday's Budget, from National Insurance to VAT for hospitality.
Old Songs Dominate 2026 Charts and Playlists
Data from Luminate shows most music streamed in the first half of 2026 was at least five years old, and the industry is looking for ways to help new artists.
Students Welcome Tenancy Freedom as Landlords Warn of Rent Rises
Since the Renters' Rights Act took effect in May, students in private lets can leave mid-year. Landlords say empty summers could push rents up.
Budget to Give Liverpool City Region More Powers and Cash
Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the government says mayors including Steve Rotheram will get new funding, borrowing access and freedom to spend on local growth priorities.
Woman, 93, Waits Over 10 Hours on Floor for Ambulance
A 93-year-old with broken bones lay on her floor in Abercynon for 10-and-a-half hours. The Welsh Ambulance Service says it is sorry and is reviewing how the call was handled.